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Chief Justice Roberts warns against heated political words about judges (apnews.com)

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking at a moment when threats against judges are on the rise, warned on Saturday that elected officials’ heated words about judges can lead to threats or acts of violence by others.

Without identifying anyone by name, Roberts clearly referenced Republican President Donald Trump and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York when he said he has felt compelled to issue public rebukes of figures in both parties in recent years.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure the term he is looking for is Stochastic Terrorism. And tho' the "chief justice" seems to be aware of the potential effects on judges, he seems oblivious that this also affects other human beings. Additionally, as this is quite obviously part of the plan for the GOP and the current executive branch, that it is happening intentionally, on purpose, and successfully. Maybe Justice Roberts needs to think this thru a bit further, especially in light of all the powers SCOTUS has already bestowed on POTUS which make this problem worse, not better. Surely leopards would never eat Robert's face.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

stochastic terrorism

You mean the thing they’ve been doing for years is all of a sudden a problem when it’s turned on them?